“It’s not entirely about the money,” says the minister responsible as the province looks at relocating the Liquor Distribution Warehouse in Vancouver. Rich Coleman says the current building is not tall enough and the operation could become more efficient in a new updated facility. But Coleman also admits the real estate it is … [Read more...]
Minister says relocating Liquor Distribution Warehouse doesn’t have to do with money
February 16, 2013 by
Increased Transit Police presence during commute doesn’t worry riders
November 5, 2012 by
An increased Transit Police presence will be watching over the Skytrain line during the first morning commute since an explosive was found on Surrey tracks Friday. Transit Police Spokesperson Anne Drennan says the extra uniformed presence will carry on through the week as the investigation continues. "As well, there will be continued site sweeps, … [Read more...]
Five-year-old calls 9-11 when mom doesn’t get up from fall
August 15, 2012 by
Mounties are commending a five-year-old girl on Vancouver Island for calling 9-11 and helping to save her mother's life. West Shore RCMP say a dispatcher took a call this morning from a frantic young girl in Langford who said her mother had fallen in the backyard and wasn't getting up. Dispatcher: "9-11, do you require police, fire or ambulance? … [Read more...]
Cell phone doesn’t replace old-fashioned tools in backcountry
August 13, 2012 by
If you're heading to the backcountry -- bring some old-fashioned tools. That's the message from North Shore Rescue, with several recent cases of people stranded in the bush -- with only a cellphone for navigation. Search Leader Tim Jones says some smartphone apps can be useful on the trails, but ultimately -- the battery will die. "Just solely … [Read more...]
Prime Minister doesn’t take questions at Surrey event
August 7, 2012 by
The Prime Minister invited media to the ranch of Senator Gerry St Germain but declined to allow reporters to ask any questions on Monday. The event was to wish St Germain well as he retires as a Senator this fall. "Gerry as you know one of the few Canadians , few British Columbians, to have sat in both houses of parliament even before … [Read more...]
NDP criticism over Enbridge pipeline doesn’t sway BC’s Environment Minister
July 10, 2012 by
BC's Environment Minister calls a report on the Enbridge oil spill in Michigan several years ago ""on the surface from the executive summary a pretty damning report." But Terry Lake says his government will stay the course in gathering all the information they can on the Northern Gateway Pipeline proposal before making any … [Read more...]
Supreme Court says Dad? doesn’t have to provide DNA
June 1, 2012 by
The BC Supreme Court has ruled a Canadian man doesn't have to give a DNA sample to prove a child born in China is his until steps are taken to start a "meaningful relationship" between the possible father and son. The case involves a 3-year-old boy born in China to a surrogate mother. Now, the woman who has custody of the child wants to get him … [Read more...]
“Wolverine” Gets A Date, “Mad Max” Doesn’t
May 22, 2012 by
Two long-gestating genre franchise sequels due in 2013 are new entries in the "Wolverine" and "Mad Max" franchises. The news looks rosy for the former today, the latter however doesn't have it so good. First up Hugh Jackman confirmed via his Twitter feed that shooting on "The Wolverine" has finally scheduled dates with shooting to commence in … [Read more...]
The Surrey Board of Trade doesn’t want the same old PST back
May 15, 2012 by
A day after the province tabled the bill to bring back the PST the Surrey Board of Trade is hoping the old tax will get a new look. CEO Anita Huberman says "The PST is so complex so administratively burdensome and changes need to be made." Huberman says they have fired off recomended PST changes to the governments expert panel on … [Read more...]
Group wants smart meter issue to go to referendum if government doesn’t stop program
January 29, 2012 by
A group blasting the installation of mandatory smart meters hopes to tackle the issue the same way the HST was defeated... through a referendum. Steve Satow with stopsmartmeters-dot-ca hopes growing resistence will urge the province to pull the plug on the program. "but if they don't, think is the final card in our hands to play on against … [Read more...]
